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Official Course Syllabi 2020-2021 
    
Official Course Syllabi 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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ATWD 1140 - Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG)

Credit Hours: 2.00


Prerequisites: None

The student shall write procedures, fabricate sample welds using the GMAW process of the basic joints in the flat position. These welds are to be made in various thicknesses of steel and aluminum. The testing of these welds should be in accordance with A.W.S. procedures.

Location: South Campus

Contact Hours: 2
Billable Contact Hours: 2
OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the set-up and safe operation of GMAW welding equipment.

Objectives:

  1. Demonstrate safe set-up.
  2. Demonstrate related tools.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to select the proper filler metals.

Objectives:

  1. Select the proper filler metals when welding flat.
  2. Select the proper filler metals when welding vertical.
  3. Select the proper filler metals when welding overhead.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate metal cutting equipment.

Objectives:

  1. Demonstrate cutting metal with oxy/fuel.
  2. Demonstrate cutting metal with mechanical equipment.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

  • 1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.
  • 2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
  • 3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.
  1. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.
  1. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
  1. Orientation, introduction
  2. Set up and safely operate equipment
  3. Introduction to lab
  4. Beading
  5. Edge joint - grove weld
  6. Lap joint - fillet weld
  7. Tee joint - fillet weld
  8. Tee joint - fillet weld (multi-pass)
  9. Tackers test as per instructions
  10. Square edge joint - groove weld
  11. 60o-Vee groove as per A.W.S. (exit exam) not in text - flame cutting
  12. ATWD-1140 written exam, last day for lab test

Primary Faculty
Kacir, John
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Pawlowski, Timothy
Dean
Hutchison, Donald



Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088



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